Impact of the Atlantic Slave Trade in Ghana Quiz

Who is the regional director for the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board?

• Trevor Getz

• Ato Ashun

• Akosua Perbi

• Wilhelmina Donkoh

What was the economic system like in Ghana before the Atlantic slave trade?

• No commerce or industry

• Sophisticated commercial system

• No economic system

• Fishing only

When did the Atlantic slave trade begin in Ghana?

• 18th century

• 17th century

• 16th century

• 15th century

How many people were held in each of the male's compartments in the dungeon at Cape Coast Castle at one time?

• 300

• 100

• 200

• 400

What was the impact of the Atlantic slave trade on the Middle Belt of Ghana?

• Only direct impact

• Indirect and directly in the sense that they wanted European goods

• No impact

• Only indirect impact

What was the impact of the Atlantic slave trade in the north of Ghana?

• Neutral impact

• No impact

• Positive impact

• Devastating effect because most slaves came from the North

What do you think have been the long-term impacts of the Atlantic slave trade on Ghanaian society?

• Positive social impact

• Psychological trauma, social breakdowns, economic dislocation, and political decline

• Economic growth

• No long-term impacts

What is the Door of No Return at Cape Coast Castle?

• Exit point for the African slaves to the ships

• A tourist attraction

• A historical artifact

• Entrance to the castle

What is the main reason for tourists to visit Cape Coast Castle?

• To relax and unwind

• To experience the local culture

• To enjoy the scenic beauty

• To learn from the historical suffering